Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Ministerial decisions taken by Former Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights: FOI release

The number of decisions recorded on eRDM for Patrick Harvie, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights, per month, from March 2023 to 30 April 2024.

FOI released 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
FOI/202400421348
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

AirBnB spend, oil and gas exploration in the North Sea and Ministerial correspondence: FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Government spent on hiring out short-terms lets or AirBnBs over the last five years (2020-2024), with a breakdown of what the money was spent on? 2. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internally, briefings and minutes from meet...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
FOI/202400404762
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Ofgem call for input on standing charges: FOI release

Any submissions made by the Scottish Government to Ofgem's call for input on standing charges.

FOI not held 40 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
FOI/202400422578
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Former First Minister meetings with oil and gas companies/lobbyists: EIR release

Please can you provide minutes for all of the below entries in the lobbying register, which show meetings between Humza Yousaf and oil and gas companies/lobbyists. https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/49127 https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturn...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
EIR/202400403284
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Installation of Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) monitors by Scottish Water: EIR release

Any reports that Scottish Ministers have received from Scottish Water on the installation of CSO monitors.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400411731
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Details of meetings with the CEO of Scottish Water: EIR release

All meetings details between Scottish Government officials, Ministers and Cabinet Secretaries etc and the CEO of Scottish Water, Alex Plant since their appointment in June 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400419674
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

The Cabrach Trust and proliferation of onshore wind farm developments: EIR release

If the ECU takes cognisance of the following, when granting or refusing consent:- Over proliferation of turbines in any one area. Opposition of the local population. Destruction of the environment and areas of natural beauty. Damage to the water table by excessive use of concrete. NB The Cabrach is in the heart of Sco...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.5 s.10(4)
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400416506
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister statement in relation to the success of electricity generation decarbonisation: EIR release

You asked for the First Minister to explain a statement he made in FMQs on 20 June 2024 and also asked why a correction to the official report has not been made in relation to this statement.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400420104
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Funding for solar panels and battery installation from the Energy Saving Trust Scotland grants and loan scheme: EIR release

I am looking for a transcript of the conversation between Ministers regarding the decision to pull funding for solar panels and battery installation from the Energy Saving Trust Scotland Grants and Loan Scheme. I would also like to know the exact date the decision was made to pull the funding.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400420618
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Windfall tax on energy companies: EIR release

1) Since May 2021, please list all the times the idea of a windfall tax on energy company profits was discussed by the Scottish Government's Cabinet and provide the minutes of these cabinet meetings as well as all actions that were agreed to relating to such a windfall tax at these cabinet meetings. Can the attendees o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.17(1) s.30 s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400399874
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Meetings between the Minister for Energy, Just Transition and Fair Work and SSEN: EIR release

Please provide details of any meetings that took place between the Minister for Energy, Just Transition and Fair Work and SSEN from their appointment in February 2024 to present. Please provide minutes of any meetings that took place between the Minister for Energy, Just Transition and Fair Work and SSEN from their app...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400409428
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

2030 Net Zero target: EIR release

This is an excerpt from an article published by the Scotsman on 22nd April 2024: Ms McAllan told The Scotsman that since she become Net Zero Secretary in March 2023 she had asked her officials to investigate whether the 2030 target could be met. She admitted some of the modelling presented to her was not “legal” or in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 84 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400410491
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings with North East Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (NECCUS), Scottish and Southern Energy plc (SSE) and Equinor: EIR release

Any documentation relevant to the following meetings. I request copies of who attended the meetings, what topics were discussed, any briefings provided to attendees, who said what, and any agreed actions. 1 ) On 07/12/2022 via video conference, a meeting between SSE and Michael Matheson MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Net...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.1 s.2 s.10 s.11 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
EIR/202400407153
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) and Equinor meetings with the Scottish Government: EIR release

Please provide me with any documentation relevant to the following meetings between the Scottish Government and SSE, Equinor in 2022 and 2023. I request copies of attendance, topics discussed and any agreed actions. 1) 15/03/2022 Video conference with SSE, Michael Matheson MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero Energy an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.1 s.2 s.6 s.7 s.11 s.12 s.13 s.14 s.15 s.17 s.18 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5 s.9 s.16 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-29
Reference
EIR/202400396587
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Wind farm and over-head power line project applications: EIR release

The following information for the time period of 1 January 2009 to the present day: 1) How many applications for windfarms have been received? 2) How many applications for over-head power line projects, including pylons, wooden pole lines, and substations etc - have been received? 3) How many applications for windfa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-08-29
Reference
EIR/202400398303
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), Equinor, Ian Wood and True North correspondence: EIR release

Any documentation relevant to the following meetings between the Scottish Government and SSE, Equnior, Ian Wood and True North in 2022-2024. I request copies of attendance, topics discussed and any agreed actions. [Date / location / company / Minister / Where meeting was identified] 1) 07/10/2022, SNP Party Conferen...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.3 s.6 s.7 s.9 s.10 s.12 s.13 s.14 s.15 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.11 s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-29
Reference
EIR/202400401637
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings between Renewable Energy Systems Limited (RES) and Energy Consents Unit (ECU) for the Blair Hill Wind Farm scoping report: EIR release

“I would like to ask for a freedom of information Request for all information or details of meetings Held Between RES Energy for the Blairhill scoping report .And The ECU.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
EIR/202300383485
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Fossil fuel boilers, Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan scheme and heat pumps statistics: FOI release

1. In the most recent analysis done by yourselves, how many fossil fuel boilers are there in Scotland and what is the current estimation for when these will be replaced? 2. How much is the Scottish Government estimating it would now cost homeowners to replace their fossil fuel heating systems? 3. How much money has b...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) s.11 s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
FOI/202300383859
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Water pay review, transformation, modernisation reward foundation: EIR release

Any reports or correspondence from Scottish Water to Scottish Government Ministers and/or civil servants on the subject of the Scottish Water pay review/transformation/modernisation reward foundation and in particular any report to Minister and civil servants that outlines the planned approach to trade union engagement...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
EIR/202300385228
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Former First Minister climate week correspondence: EIR Release

All correspondence received and sent by Humza Yousaf, his office and his advisers regarding his appearance at Climate Week in NYC between June 1 2023 and August 31 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.10(5)A 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-14
Reference
EIR/202300377500
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minutes of Former First Minister's meetings: FOI release

Please provide the following information: Copies of all the minutes for the 28 meetings referenced in the response to FOI request 202300373908 (all meetings attended by the First Minister between 1st July and 30th August). Copies of all the minutes of meetings attended by the First Minister between 1st September and p...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.30 s.32 s.33 s.38(1) s.12 s.34(1) s.33(1) s.32(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-08-13
Reference
FOI/202300376635
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Water and sewage spill communications: EIR release

Communications between Màiri McAllan and Government officials regarding Scottish Water between 20 May 2021 and 29 March 2023. Communications between Màiri McAllan and Government officials regarding sewage spills between 20 May 2021 and 29 March 2023. You have clarified that communications between Màiri McAllan and Gov...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-13
Reference
EIR/202300375584
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence to Energy Minister which mentions “climate change” and/or “climate crisis": EIR release

Any correspondence from members of the public to the current Energy Minister from 1/1/2020 - to current which mentions ‘climate change’ and/or ‘climate crisis'.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-13
Reference
EIR/202300378276
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

SSE meetings regarding HND and ASTI frameworks projects: EIR release

1. Dates of all meetings (face-to-face meetings, online, conference calls etc) held between 1st January 2022 and the present date between the Scottish Government (involving individual Ministers and/or officials, including staff of the Energy Consent Unit) and directors and/or staff of SSEN and/or SSE, relating to the p...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-12
Reference
EIR/202300375304
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Hill of Fare Windfarm application: EIR Review

Original request 202400402235 1) How many representations have been received by the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) from 27 January until the deadline of 2 February? 2) Of these, how many representations have been received from members of the public and community organisations? 3) Of these, how many Object to the applica...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.10(4)
Published
2024-07-15
Reference
EIR/202400408875 Review of 202400402235
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector